Hledat
Foil
01
fólie, hliníková fólie
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
Příklady
They lined the baking tray with foil for easy cleanup.
Vystlali pečicí plech alobalem pro snadné čištění.
02
průhledný list, fólie
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
Příklady
He carefully placed the foil on the projector to display the graph to the audience.
Opatrně umístil fólii na projektor, aby zobrazil graf publiku.
03
a thin, flat, or curved structure, such as a metal plate or blade, designed to react against air or water flow and generate control motion
Příklady
The boat 's foils reduce drag and increase speed.
04
something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities
Příklady
The quiet rural setting is a foil for the city scenes that follow.
05
fleret, šavle používaná ve sportovním šermu
a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
Příklady
He aimed carefully before thrusting with the foil.
Pečlivě zamířil, než bodl fleretem.
06
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
Příklady
The twins ' opposing personalities make each a foil to the other.
to foil
01
zmařit, překazit
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
Příklady
The detective foiled the criminal's elaborate scheme with clever tactics.
Detektiv zmařil propracované schéma zločince chytrými taktikami.
02
kontrastovat, zdůraznit
to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
Příklady
The loud music foiled the quiet ambiance of the library, creating an odd contrast.
Hlasitá hudba kontrastovala s tichou atmosférou knihovny a vytvořila podivný kontrast.
03
zabalit, pokrýt
to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
Příklady
The potatoes were foiled individually to ensure they cooked evenly.
Brambory byly jednotlivě zabaleny do fólie, aby se rovnoměrně upekly.
